6.5x47 with 130 VLD and H4350

[Laurie]

I have never had trouble getting the "47" to shoot, but I spec all my barrels the same way and on my current barrel I ended up with the exact same load as my last barrel, so I was pleased with that.

Erik,

I increasingly think this is wise practice - every barrel I buy seems to be a different make / different specification (not talking 6.5s here), largely thanks to past availability problems in the UK. I invariably find them very different even in super tolerant chamberings like .308 Win. For instance, the new barrel on my Barnard F/TR rifle really likes 175-190gn VLDs and not much else which is a bit of a shame as it's throated for 185-215gn Berger Hybrids. Its predecessor was a fan of Berger BTLRs, but they won't perform at all in the new one.

Ah well, if things were too easy, shooting wouldn't be so much fun!

 

[forsyth793]

Neck Tension is the next avenue I need to explore on my 6.5 X 47L. What have been your experiences........Slip fit, .005 grab?????

 

[KT]

Neck Tension is the next avenue I need to explore on my 6.5 X 47L. What have been your experiences........Slip fit, .005 grab?????

My tension is right around .001 to .002.

My loaded rounds read .289 to .2895

I use a .288 bushing. This is on slightly turned necks.

KT